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Donneloye
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 Donneloye
Location in Switzerland
Donneloye
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.01 km2 (3.48 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 828 | |
| • Density | 91.90/km2 (238.01/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1407
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| Localities | Gossens, Mézery-près-Donneloye, Prahins | |
| Surrounded by | Bioley-Magnoux, Cronay, Gossens, Mézery-près-Donneloye, Molondin, Prahins, Yvonand | |
Donneloye is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Jura-Nord vaudois district. This area is part of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. Think of a canton like a state or a large region within a country.
Over the years, Donneloye has grown by joining with nearby towns. On 11 March 2007, the people of Donneloye decided to merge with the neighboring towns of Gossens and Mézery-près-Donneloye. This merger officially happened on 1 January 2008. Later, on 1 January 2012, the town of Prahins also joined Donneloye. These mergers help the towns work together and share resources.
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The château of Donneloye in 1904
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